by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 1, 2026
“80% frames” and “80% receivers” have generated a lot of discussion in recent years. We frequently get questions such as: Are “80% frames” legal? What are “80% receivers”? Is an “80% frame” legally a firearm?...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 1, 2026
We’ve got some great news for the firearms industry: ATF processing times for NFA paperwork have dropped significantly compared to previous years. We have even better news for you if you already have your FFL: this is likely to encourage more customers to buy...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 30, 2026
If you’ve already started researching 922r compliance, you’ve probably discovered that it can be a confusing topic. Worry not – I’m a firearms attorney and although this isn’t legal advice because I’m not YOUR attorney, I’ve...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Options to Reduce or Modify Firearms Regulations Ronald TurkAssociate Deputy Director (Chief Operating Officer) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) 20 Jan 2017 “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Under federal law, “Prohibited persons” may not possess firearms or ammunition. It is also unlawful to knowingly give a prohibited person firearms or ammunition. Those restrictions may seem straight-forward, but there are unique definitions and exceptions that apply...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Understanding the cost of an FFL is one of the first steps in determining whether a Federal Firearms License is right for you and which license type best fits your goals. As a firearms attorney who’s represented and helped hundreds of FFLs against the ATF and...